Please help me with typing my hair

[jeanniet]

I always thought I was a 2b, and that's what I originally had on my profile, but as my hair care routine has changed (thanks to all the great information here), I'm starting to realize that my hair is much wavier/curlier than I thought. Now I think I'm at least a 2c, and possibly a 3a. Please take a look and tell me what you think. I know the picture isn't very good--I'm still getting used to my new camera and I've never taken pictures in a mirror before--my hair is nowhere near that color!

[spidermom]

I think I'll have to go with 3A. Have you combed your hair for this picture?

[jeanniet]

I combed it right after I washed it, just to detangle, but not after it dried.

[triumphator!]

I agree with Spidermom. Discovering new curls is always so fun

[jeanniet]

Well, whaddaya know? At my age, you'd think I'd have a clue. I'm off to read the wurly and curly thread for pointers! Thanks so much for your input.

[spidermom]

I imagine if you don't touch it except for possibly combing through conditioner in the shower, you would have much more defined ringlets -- 3A for sure.

My hair is definitely 2C, which is mostly wave but some ringlets. My sig pic is 2-3 days after washing, having combed and bunned more than once. It looks like 1C, doesn't it?

[jeanniet]

I've really reduced the amount of combing I do, so I think you're right. I can't believe I've been fighting with my hair all these years when I could have just left it alone and had lovely curls. I'll try what you suggested and not comb it except in the shower and see what it looks like.

[spidermom]

Post a picture if you can.

[jeanniet]

I will! And thank you for the help.

[MissManda]

Wow, you have lots of pretty curls! From your picture, I would say 3a and since it's combed, I bet it's even curlier than that.